Village Voices - We don't write papers, we build scrapbooks

The holidays are a time to reflect and express appreciation to the people who enrich our lives with the gift of their friendship and service to others in our community. This year, I am exceptionally proud of my friend and colleague State Representative Tony McCombie, who has been elected by her peers to serve as the new House Republican Leader when the new General Assembly takes office in January. This is history-making, as Tony will be become the first woman ever to lead a legislative caucus in the Illinois House of Representatives from either party.

Like me, Tony McCombie is a nat...